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Samantha Saviano

Ocala,FL

Summary

  • Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
  • Skilled Mental Health Technician with extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant bringing 9 years of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician on a Acute Pediatric Unit

UVA Childrens Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Phlebotomist

American Red Cross
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.

Mental Health Technician

BayCare Health System Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2023
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Charted on each patient daily.

Registrar

BayCare Health System Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
  • Improved timely payment of bills by developing flexible payment plans for patients.
  • Collected payments and co-pays from customers using large variety of insurance programs, adjusting amounts based on specific plan directives.

Patient Care Technician

BayCare Health System Inc.
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of RN
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.

Certified Nursing Assistant

HCA Healthcare Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations and evaluating patient needs.

Home Health Aide

Mease Manor Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Anclote High School Adult Education
Holiday, FL
06.2015

Skills

  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Patient Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Patient Bathing
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Relationship development
  • Problem resolution
  • Team management
  • Patient-focused care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Observing Responses
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Compassionate

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
  • Mental Health Tech

Timeline

Patient Care Technician on a Acute Pediatric Unit

UVA Childrens Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

American Red Cross
05.2023 - 08.2023

Mental Health Technician

BayCare Health System Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2023

Registrar

BayCare Health System Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2019

Patient Care Technician

BayCare Health System Inc.
05.2017 - 10.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

HCA Healthcare Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2017

Home Health Aide

Mease Manor Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Anclote High School Adult Education

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